5 Smoky Mountain Wineries

May 13, 2015

5 Smoky Mountain Wineries

Sure, you knew that the Smoky Mountains offered gorgeous views and plenty of fun, family-friendly attractions.

But did you also know that our beautiful area boasts five wineries within 12 miles of the Smokies?

Wine on the Lawn offers laid-back summer on Fridays June 19, July 17, and Aug. 21, 2015 – Hillside Winery, located at 229 Collier Dr. Sevierville, Tennessee – is hosting Wine on the Lawn, a free event open to the public.

Beginning at 6 p.m. each evening, festivities will include live music, games and food sold by Relay for Life volunteers.

After a busy day of adventure at Dollywood or braving the crowds at Tanger Outlet, what could be more refreshing than relaxing in your lawn chair on your blanket with a glass of wine?

Hillside Winery partners with local grape farmers to crush more than 1 million pounds of Tennessee grapes to be made into wine each year. Their selection includes Italian style and Bubby, and they offer Sweetwater Valley Cheese, a variety of cheeses from Sweetwater Valley Farm in Philadelphia, Tenn.

The winery provides family-friendly tours to educate its guests about the wine-making process.

The Rocky Top Wine Trail, which begins at Mountain Valley Vineyards, includes free tours of wine cellars and tank rooms from 12-5 p.m. every day except for Christmas Day. Guests can choose from more than 60 unique varieties of wine to sample.

Where To Stay

There’s still plenty of time to plan your summer vacation with us here in the Great Smoky Mountains. Call Heartland Cabin Rentals at 1-888-711-0087 or Book Online to reserve the perfect cabin for your stay. Make sure to check for Specials and learn how to save on Local Attractions.

Doug Shanks

By Doug Shanks a Smoky Mountain blogger and writes about things to do in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Wears Valley, and Sevierville, Tennessee. Area interests include hiking, fishing, whitewater rafting, shopping, and family fun.